“In a good bookroom you feel in some mysterious way that you are absorbing the wisdom contained in all the books through your skin, without even opening them.”Mark Twain

The AISC library boasts 14,000 volumes.  A variety of collections motivate our smallest readers to our more mature enthusiasts!

AISC has licensed databases to support all levels of research writing such as JSTOR, EBSCO, Encyclopedia Britannica and a huge list of open-source databases managed by our Librarian through SYMBALOO. 

University readiness is getting easier with thanks to the AISC Library!   AISC subscribes to the following online libraries so students have full access to the research material they need to fulfill their research projects.

To learn more, go to our School Library’s Landing Page!
AISC Library Management System is Follett Destiny

AISC Provides students with a fast search that leads to results that show print materials alongside digital books, websites, and databases. Students can open eBooks right from the search results, shortening the time between discovery and learning.

Integrated Access to Digital Resources

AISC Provides students with a fast search that leads to results that show print materials alongside digital books, websites, and databases. Students can open eBooks right from the search results, shortening the time between discovery and learning.

  • Destiny is the leading library management system for K-12 schools worldwide
  • One discovery interface — Destiny Discover — for students to access all your print and digital resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, and interactive books, as well as free and paid subscription databases
  • Convenient access through any web browser and free mobile apps that support BYOD (bring-your-own-device)
  • Search the AISC Library resources through Google with our innovative and easy-to-use Destiny Discover Chrome Extension
  • Students and staff have easy-to-use circulation, cataloging, inventory, and reporting capabilities Destiny supports open standards for easy and integrated data sharing and single sign-on access
Jstor

Jstor JSTOR is a growing digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources
http://about.jstor.org/content/choose-your-community

Ebsco

Ebsco offers premium content through databases, e-books, journals and magazines, as well as a versatile discovery tool for searching across all library resources. Our content and feature-rich technology platforms serve the needs of researchers at all levels  https://www.ebsco.com/

Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica  – AISC students stay up to date with all the information available at their fingertips through our memberships with EB! https://www.britannica.com

Turnitin.com

Turnitin.com  – With Turnitin technologies, students have assistance with the writing process!  AISC subscribes to Turnitin, has licenses for every secondary student.  Students are taught how to use Turnitin to improve their writing.
http://turnitin.com

AISC’s Destiny offers:
  • Integration with titles from other providers, including OverDrive®
  • Native support for Follett eBooks including notetaking, highlighting, and lesson messaging functionality
  • The ability to add on educator approved digital websites with WebPath Express a safe, credible and fun educational search tool for PreK-12 students and teachers. WebPath Express integrates more than 85,000 trustworthy, relevant websites into the AISC Library catalog while filtering out questionable and irrelevant content. WebPath Express offers peace-of-mind: students and staff can browse the web safely and effectively.
Computers and printers are available in the library for students and staff.
Hours of operation are 8:00-4:00 daily.